Smart IoT based Bathroom Monitoring System to assess the Humidity Levels for Human Comfort

Abstract

Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air. It significantly influences indoor environmental quality, affecting human health and comfort. This research investigates the impact of humidity on the human body within diverse bathroom environments. Low humidity can lead to skin dryness, nasal irritation, and eye discomfort, while high humidity fosters bacterial growth and discomfort. In this study the BME280 sensor and ESP32 microcontroller employed using Favoriot platform to measure and analyze humidity levels in staff, student, and boarding house bathrooms. The findings reveal that average humidity in staff bathrooms ranged between 63% and 68%, while student bathrooms exhibited levels between 63% and 72%. Notably, boarding house bathrooms maintained higher humidity, varying from 70% to 77%. This study underscores the importance of maintaining appropriate humidity levels in bathrooms for human well-being and suggests tailored interventions for maintaining good indoor environmental quality.